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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,465.08, 58,601.74 and 23,346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,465.08, 58,601.74 and 23,346.06 is: 32,217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,465.08 : 58,601.74 = 23,346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,465.08/58,601.74 = 23,346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,465.08x = 58,601.74 × 23,346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,465.08x = 1,368,119,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,119,738.14/42,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,217.52

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